Despite the underperformance of fixed income we discuss in this Spotlight guide why the value proposition of the asset class hasn't gone away. In particular we review how the RLAM management team use existing, proven funds to actively manage consistent monthly income streams and adapt the portfolio to changing interest rate and credit market factors.

Within this guide, you will find some surprising survey results from FE, a selection of adviser opinions and some Architas views too. We hope this guide will provide you with some food for thought on this burning issue.

Meet the Investment Influencers: Fidelity's James Bateman

Our regular video series continues

In this week's Investment Influencers video interview, profiling the most respected individuals who select funds, decide ratings or otherwise influence the allocation of investor fund flows, we chat to James Bateman.

Bateman is chief investment officer of the Multi Asset Investment Team at Fidelity Investments, leading its global manager research and portfolio management capabilities
Bateman, who has an MA in Economics...